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“When your focus is social change and not financial change why wouldn't you want to share that openly? Innovation only succeeds when it's shared. If you're a pioneer and you come up with something that can change the world and you turn round and say 'I'm not going to share this idea with anyone' then you only impact the few and not the many.”

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Cameron Sinclair

Cameron Sinclair, born on November 16, 1973, is an influential activist in the field of architecture and design. He is known for his contributions to the social impact of sustainable architecture and design. more

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